Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Christie has been clear on commitment to police pensions
As a police officer for nearly 20 years and a member in good standing of the largest police union in New Jersey, I know firsthand that our society works because we can rely on police officers to enforce the laws fairly and honestly. That we do, but many of our union bosses are spreading outright…
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Zina Barraco Pugliesi
Mrs. Pugliesi, 74, of Spotswood, died Oct. 3, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Surviving are her husband, Richard Pugliesi; three daughters, Lorraine Jones of Spotswood, Linda Ellison, and her husband, William, of Jackson and Patricia Wei, and her husband, George, of Colts Neck; a sister, Benita Battista of the Toms River…
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Council members correct to reject billboards
Iam writing about an issue that came before the Jackson Township Council recently. The mayor presented an ordinance with no background information for first reading on Aug. 25. The council voted to carry the matter over to give the council members time to do their own research and have questions answered before voting. The ordinance…
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Older students help ease transition to high school
PLUMSTED — Upperclassmen at New Egypt High School are trying to make things easier for students who have entered the ninth grade. “New Egypt High School junior class and senior class representatives, 33 in all, have been trained as peer assistant leaders,” said PAL adviser Jacqueline Duca. Co-adviser Katina George said, “These programs are being…
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Elect Mike Reina mayor to preserve stability in Jackson Township
From July 1, 2006, until Jackson Mayor Michael Reina took office, this town suffered from instability and recrimination. In his few months in office, Mayor Reina has restored open government, volunteerism and effective leadership. More importantly, during these poor economic times he has balanced our budget with just a small increase. He did this while…
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Resident says Reina and Bressi are best choices for Jackson
Jackson Mayor Michael Reina and Ken Bressi are the most experienced and dedicated individuals we have running for a seat in Jackson’s government. Both men have given many hours (without compensation) as chairman on the Planning Board, and other areas of civic service. Mayor Reina and Mr. Bressi are good family men who have tried…
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Writer tired of defending N.J. to friends from other states
Enough! That is what I and I am confident many others thought after hearing of yet another corruption sting involving New Jersey politicians. This latest sting busted 44 people, including a number of officeholders and others associated with politics from both parties. I am tired of trying to defend New Jersey to my friends from…
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Bressi and Reina good choices for Jackson government
Iam glad to see that numerous candidates have qualified for the Jackson mayoral and Township Council elections. I have a strong interest in town government, but not town politics, and try to attend as many meetings as I can, to hear and learn. Sometimes I try to contribute opinions and ideas. Although all of the…
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Resident says Reina, not Kafton, pursued road safety
The trial against Jackson Township Council President Michael Kafton, who is facing allegations that he illegally passed a school bus for the handicapped as it was stopped and discharging a handicapped child, was once again adjourned. Mr. Kafton recently suggested the creation of a road safety commission to address the problems our township faces, grappling…
